The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 31,300
 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 19 cm shorter, 2.9 cm wider and 5.9 cm lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1550
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
1770
1970
1799 mm
Width
1770 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1491 mm
Height
1550 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
2700
4445
4255 mm
Length
4445 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
372 kg
23.18 %
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
AU
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
999 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
108 bhp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
254 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
254 NM
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
127 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.91 kg/bhp
14.86 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 166 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
64 mpg
166 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
52 mpg
city
No data
72 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
706 mi
Range
124 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
83.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
48.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
720 L